MCL Tween Movie
2025-03-22 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-03-29 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, United States, Illinois 62959
Visit the Tween Zone of the MCL Children’s Department every Saturday to watch a featured film!
This event is free and intended for ages 8 to 12. No library card is required.
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at the event may be used in social media postings and future promotions.
Children 10 years old and younger must be accompanied by a guardian at all times while attending MCL Children’s Department events.

PNG at MCL Saturday Sessions: Engineering
2025-03-22 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-03-29 13:00 - 15:00
Every Saturday in March, learn about engineering in the MCL Tech Lab! We’ll learn about 3D printing, laser engraving, renewable energy, mousetrap cars, and more!
Funding for Project Next Generation is provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services to the Secretary of State/Illinois State Library under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA).
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at library events may be used in social media postings and future promotions.

PNG at MCL Open Tech Lab Hours
2025-03-24 16:00 - 19:00, 2025-03-25 16:00 - 19:00, 2025-03-26 16:00 - 19:00, 2025-03-27 16:00 - 19:00, 2025-03-31 16:00 - 19:00
Try out any technology you want at Marion Carnegie Library! Visit during Open Technology Lab Hours to complete projects or learn new skills.
Open Technology Lab Hours are free to attend for everyone aged 10 to 18! No library card is necessary.
Funding for Project Next Generation is provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services to the Secretary of State/Illinois State Library under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA).
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at library events may be used in social media postings and future promotions.

Playroom Playdate
2025-03-25 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-03-27 16:00 - 19:00
Meet new friends in MCL’s Mariella Aikman Playroom in the Children’s Department! Bring the kiddos and enjoy toys, games, and – of course – books!
Visit Playroom Playdate on Tuesday mornings AND Thursday evenings!
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at library events may be used in social media postings and future promotions.
Children 10 years old and younger must be accompanied by a guardian at all times while attending MCL Children’s Department events.

MCL Story Hour: Spring
2025-03-26 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-03-27 10:30 - 11:30
Spring is beginning to bloom! Join us for stories about spring, singing, dancing and a spring themed take-home activity packet!
Children 10 years old and younger must be accompanied by a guardian at all times while attending MCL Children’s Department events.
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at the event may be used in social media postings and future promotions.

The Bookworms: MCL Teen Book Club
2025-03-26 16:00 - 18:00
Join ‘The Bookworms’! A teen book club where we discuss anything you want to read. Stay for a movie based on a YA novel!
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at the event may be used in social media postings and future promotions.

MCL Builder's Club
2025-03-31 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-04-07 17:30 - 19:00
Come build whatever you can imagine during MCL Builder’s Club!
For ages birth to 12. Large DUPLO® blocks are available for young children.
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at the event may be used in social media postings and future promotions.
Children 10 years old and younger must be accompanied by a guardian at all times while attending MCL Children’s Department events.

MCL Presents: StoryWalk® “Cake Vs. Pie”
2025-04-01 09:00
Beginning at the historic Market Street entrance to MCL, follow this silly story around the square. When you’re done, pick up your prize from the Children’s Department! For ages birth – 12 during the entire month of April!
Children 10 years old and younger must be accompanied by a guardian at all times while attending MCL Children’s Department events.
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at the event may be used in social media postings and future promotions.

Playroom Playdate
2025-04-01 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-04-03 16:00 - 19:00
Meet new friends in MCL’s Mariella Aikman Playroom in the Children’s Department! Bring the kiddos and enjoy toys, games, and – of course – books!
Visit Playroom Playdate on Tuesday mornings AND Thursday evenings! Playroom Playdate is intended for all younger children.
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at library events may be used in social media postings and future promotions.
Children 10 years old and younger must be accompanied by a guardian at all times while attending MCL Children’s Department events.

PNG at MCL Open Tech Lab Hours
2025-04-01 16:00 - 19:00, 2025-04-02 16:00 - 19:00, 2025-04-03 16:00 - 19:00, 2025-04-07 16:00 - 19:00
Try out any technology you want at Marion Carnegie Library! Visit during Open Tech Lab Hours to complete projects or learn new skills.
Open Technology Lab Hours are free to attend for everyone aged 10 to 18! No library card is necessary.
Funding for Project Next Generation is provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services to the Secretary of State/Illinois State Library under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA).
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at library events may be used in social media postings and future promotions.

MCL Story Hour: Chicken
2025-04-02 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-04-03 10:30 - 11:30
Join us as we read about chickens, sing, dance, and take home a fun chicken craft!
MCL Story Hour is intended for all younger children. Story Hour is free to attend and no library card is required. For a full Story Hour schedule, please visit marioncarnegielibrary.org/events.
Children 10 years old and younger must be accompanied by a guardian at all times while attending MCL Children’s Department events.
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at the event may be used in social media postings and future promotions.

Teen Game Night
2025-04-02 16:00 - 18:00
Come play our board games and video games in the YA Department! YA Department events are intended for ages 12-18, are free to attend, and no library card is required.
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at the event may be used in social media postings and future promotions.

MCL Tween Craft: Egg Carton Chicks
2025-04-04 09:00 - 17:00
Create your own little chick out of an egg carton! Available for ages 8 to 12 starting April 4th at the Children’s Department Desk.
Children 10 years old and younger must be accompanied by a guardian at all times while attending MCL Children’s Department events.
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at the event may be used in social media postings and future promotions.

PNG at MCL Saturday Sessions: Art of STEAM
2025-04-05 13:00 - 15:00
Unleash your inner artist in the MCL Tech Lab this April during Saturday Sessions! Join us as we explore digital art, mural painting, sticker making, and murals!
Saturday Sessions take place every Saturday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the MCL Tech Lab. PNG at MCL events are open to ages 10-18, are free to attend, and no library card is required.
Funding for Project Next Generation is provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services to the Secretary of State/Illinois State Library under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA).
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at library events may be used in social media postings and future promotions.

Tween Movie
2025-04-05 13:00 - 15:00

Illinois Extension Ruby Throated Hummingbird Program
2025-04-08 10:00 - 11:00
Join University of Illinois Extension Horticulture Educator Kim Rohling to learn about the natural history of the ruby-throated hummingbird, tips on supplemental feeding, and native plant species that are attractive to hummingbirds!
*Registration is required for this event!* You can register via QR code (see image attached to this event) or call the library at 618-993-5935.
Where: Marion Carnegie Library McCoskey Room
When: Tuesday, April 8th from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
This event is intended for ages 18 and older.
NOTICE: All participants understand and agree that photos taken at the event may be used in social media postings and future promotions.
